Release Date: 23 May 2025
Label: Pentatone Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8717306264068
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Somnia
Description
This album, which Denis Kozhukhin dedicates in memory of his parents, is very special and deeply personal to him. It brings together the innocence of Tchaikovsky's Children's Album, the playful yet technically demanding Music for Children by Prokofiev, and Alexey Shor's emotionally rich Piano Sonata No. 2. Tchaikovsky's pieces evoke childhood wonder and the fragility of life, while Prokofiev's "easy" works cleverly disguise technical challenges with mischievous charm. Shor's Sonata, filled with bold contrasts and introspective melodies, takes the listener on a journey of emotional discovery and resilience. Together, these works transcend their individual stories to offer a profound exploration of human experience - from the simplicity of childhood to the complexities of adulthood - all brought to life with Kozhukhin's masterful artistry.
Alexander Boldachev
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Orchestre De La Suisse Romande; Jonathan Nott
Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, Rafael Payare
Netherlands Radio Choir, Benjamin Goodson
Czech Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle
Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, Munchner Rundfunkorchester, Ivan Repusic
Ilya Shmukler
Marie-Luise Bodendorff
Wataru Hisasue
Vijay Venkatesh
Vania Dal Maso
Tony Yike Yang
Tjasha Gafner
Simone Eckert
